28th October, 2009 - Posted by admin - No Comments
Two new US studies have shown that heart attacks have become more common in middle-aged women over the past two decades but a women’s chances of survival have also greatly increased . While the incidence of heart attacks has increased, all women - and especially those younger than 55 - have also experienced a greater increase than » Read More
28th October, 2009 - Posted by admin - No Comments
Chewing sugar-free gum can reduce calorie intake and increase energy expenditure, a nutrition professor at the University of Rhode Island has said . To reach the conclusion, Kathleen Melanson, URI associate professor of nutrition and food sciences, compared gum chewing to non-gum chewing in healthy adult volunteers who came to her lab for two standardized tests in » Read More
26th October, 2009 - Posted by admin - No Comments
Obesity could be a factor in delaying optimal control of blood pressure and cholesterol, a new research has found The study, presented at the 2009 Canadian Cardiovascular Congress hosted by the Canadian Cardiovascular Society and the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, found that obese patients taking medications to lower their blood pressure and cholesterol » Read More
26th October, 2009 - Posted by admin - No Comments
The office can be a dangerous place for those trying to diet. Whether it’s the holiday party, the frequent birthday celebrations, or the occasional coffee and doughnut breakfast, unhealthy foods are everywhere. Here are three ways to avoid temptations at work: 1. Tell your coworkers that you are on a diet. They may share junk » Read More
22nd October, 2009 - Posted by admin - No Comments
Cheeseburgers and fries might look tempting, but eating some broccoli or leafy greens first could help people battle obesity and heart disease, says a new study . Eating more plant-based foods, which are rich in substances called phytochemicals, seems to prevent oxidative stress in the body, a process associated with obesity and the onset of heart disease, » Read More
20th October, 2009 - Posted by admin - No Comments
NEW DELHI: Only 7 out of every 100 adult Indians are diabetic This may appear to be a blessing, given that we do almost everything possible — from sedentary lifestyle, faulty diet to high stress — to attract such an affliction. The global projections by International Diabetes Federation (IDF) also show that India has a » Read More
19th October, 2009 - Posted by admin - No Comments
Losing even a moderate amount of weight could help cut down the risk of developing osteoarthritis in the knees, according to a study. Data from an ongoing study by the Thurston Arthritis Research Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, revealed people who are overweight and shed just 5 percent of their » Read More
16th October, 2009 - Posted by admin - No Comments
Almost eight in 10 individuals are missing out on the health benefits of a diet rich in colourful fruits and vegetables, which leads to a phytonutrient gap with potential health consequences, according to America’s Phytonutrient Report. The new report has highlighted that the colour of fruits and veggies eaten can be as important as the » Read More
11th October, 2009 - Posted by admin - No Comments
Does your food have legs, fins, or roots? The answer affects your risk of up to five kinds of cancer. And fins and roots have the edge. In a study, vegetarians and fish eaters fared far better than meat eaters when it came to cancer rates for the stomach, bladder, ovaries, and lymph and blood systems. Not » Read More
11th October, 2009 - Posted by admin - No Comments
very food stuff has good and bad carbohydrates. Look out for Nutritional Facts and ingredients printed on the packets of these foodstuff to know what and how much are you consuming. Carbohydrates are often thought of as the ‘bad guys’ in a healthy diet plan. But not all carbs are created equal. While some diets will » Read More